Noun
der Schirm
Pronunciation: /ʃɪʁm/
screen (movable protective cover)
A2
rank #4,985
plural Schirme
Meanings
Noun
- screen (movable protective cover)
- umbrella (thin fabric cover stretched on a frame with a longer shaft)
- bill, peak (of a cap)
Example sentence
Der Schirm vor dem Kamin schützt vor Funken.
The screen in front of the fireplace protects against sparks.
Word forms
singular
der Schirm
plural
die Schirme
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Schirm
Accusativeden Schirm
Dativedem Schirm
Genitivedes Schirmes
Plural
Nominativedie Schirme
Accusativedie Schirme
Dativeden Schirmen
Genitiveder Schirme
Usage
- ein Schirm gegen Hitze — A protective screen against heat; this sense is broader than umbrella.
- Schirm / Regenschirm — Regenschirm specifies an umbrella; Schirm can name other protective screens.
Sie stellte einen Schirm zwischen sich und den heißen Ofen.
She placed a screen between herself and the hot stove.